Taking this step is definitely not easy. In Zhang Jun's official career, it is not that he has never encountered someone offering bribes. But without exception, Zhang Jun reprimanded and refused. It can be said that the person he used to be is different from the person he is now.
In the past, Zhang Jun was thinking about progress and his future, so he refused to ruin himself. Besides, the amount given by those people really made Zhang Jun look down on him.
After Zhang Jun became the Third Secretary-General, he actually felt a bit disparate. The gap between reality and ideals was so huge. Only after becoming the Third Secretary-General did he realize that the so-called juxtaposition of two governments and three divisions was not a big deal.
It's a joke. As the Third Secretary, he must obey the leadership of the Political Hall, and even the Privy Council will give instructions from time to time. His plan only sounds good in name, but in reality it is very helpless.
Zhang Jun could see that it was impossible for the San Si Shi Yamen to return to its former glory, and it was impossible for him to go any further. Therefore, after arriving in the capital, Zhang Jun inevitably developed some fatigue and laziness.
After witnessing the prosperity of the capital and the luxury of his colleagues, he inevitably developed the idea of enjoying life. It's just that he didn't have the conditions to do so. But now, with the money in vain, the rich rewards in the future are there.
, within reach, this temptation is almost fatal.
Under the light of the study, Zhang Jun was like an ant on a hot pot, anxious and hesitant. He held up the letter and agreement by the candlelight several times to prepare to burn them, but put them down again several times. Of course he would be confused, he
Knowing that once he takes this step, all his persistence in the first half of his life will be ruined. But if he refuses, the reality will hurt him very much, and there is nothing worth holding on to. In this tangled emotion, looking at the people on the ground
Everyone seemed to be grinning and laughing at him. Zhang Jun angrily overturned a silver ingot plate and scattered the silver ingots all over the floor, but soon, Zhang Jun hurriedly picked them up one by one.
Pick it up. He doesn't hesitate to crawl to the corner under the desk like a dog to pick up the silver ingots, then put them on the table and wipe them one by one until they are spotless, and then put them away.
Zhang Jun was entangled in this situation until the fourth watch. At this time, because Zhang Jun had not seen him for a long time, his wife Li, who had gone back to his room to rest, came to the study to look for it. Suddenly she saw the money all over the floor, and she made a surprised voice like
It meowed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Then he threw himself into the silver and moaned happily. Zhang Jun was suddenly moved by such a scene. It turns out that giving happiness to your woman is so simple.
The thing is, my wives and concubines have endured hardships with me for so many years, and I have given them some happiness and let them enjoy it. What's wrong with that? There's nothing wrong with that.
At this point, all the entanglements and struggles were crushed by the little straw after Li's arrival and collapsed.
"Master, where did you get so much money? So much... so much money. I... I'm not dreaming." Li asked with tears.
"Madam, you are not dreaming, this money belongs to us. There will be more in the future." Zhang Jun said softly.
"Really? Then we can buy a house, hire maids and servants, ride in carriages, wear new clothes, eat delicacies from the mountains and seas, and wear gold and silver jewelry?" Mrs. Li exclaimed excitedly.
"Yes, you can spend it however you want. Use it however you want." Zhang Jun said softly. Many years later, Zhang Jun would think of that torturous night in the study and that night of his wife.
Tears of joy. Zhang Jun knew that after that night, he could not look back.
There are some things in the world that once you try them, you will become addicted and unable to extricate yourself. For example, once you take one of the current medicines called Jinshisan, the feeling will be unforgettable for the rest of your life. Therefore, dignitaries spend a lot of money to invite those who know how to do it.
The sorcerers of Huang Lao's art refine gold and stone powder at home and take it for consumption. Another example is the matter of men and women. It is nothing for ignorant young people not to know the bliss of life. Once they taste the taste, they will eat the marrow and know the taste and cannot extricate themselves. Obtaining money and paying bribes is obviously the same.
one of a kind.
Now that he had started, Zhang Jun couldn't hold back. In the following ten years, Zhang Jun's appetite grew bigger and bigger, and he had more and more tricks. In addition, he promoted two deputy envoys who were both of the same interests.
People are all good at making money, so the chief officials and some officials of the entire Sansi Yamen have tacitly understood it. So many methods of making money have gradually become a routine. For example, taking kickbacks, withholding money, false reporting of allocations, etc.
These names have become the norm in Sansi Yamen.
While Zhang Jun was enjoying the joy of making money, his sense of guilt was also rising. He knew that one day the hanging knife would fall and he would be unlucky. So he was also extremely cautious. As mentioned before
In that way, he never left any witnesses or evidence behind, just to prevent such a day.
However, the only flaw was the share-sharing agreement signed with Lin Bonian. Although it was the original agreement, the share-sharing ratio has been adjusted twice since then. The most recent time was the year before last, and his brother Zhang Yi didn't know how to use it.
By some means, the Lin family was forced to split the share between 40 and 60. In the subsequent two increases in the share ratio, Zhang Jun did not sign any share agreement, but just made a verbal agreement. This is naturally because Zhang Jun has become shrewd and careful.
One day in the study room, I really had no experience, so I signed the so-called sharing agreement.
Zhang Jun always felt that Lin Bonian had a piece of the agreement in his hands, and he always seemed to have a handle on him. In the days that followed, Zhang Jun asked for that copy many times, intentionally or unintentionally.
Agreement, but Lin Bonian said he couldn't find the agreement, maybe it was burned as waste paper. Zhang Jun was doubtful, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't go to Lin Bonian's house and search it. And if he acted too cautiously,
, it will also make Lin Bonian aware of something. It is best to hope that this agreement is really burned as waste paper. That way, no evidence will fall into the hands of others.
…
In the public room, Zhang Jun was sitting there with an official document in his hand, but his mind was full of random thoughts. Even though the past two days had been calm, there was no news about the Sansi Yamen from top to bottom in the court, and he did not get anything strange when he went to court.
He looked at him, but Zhang Jun was still frightened and unable to calm down. He knew that even if he escaped by chance, he would at least be responsible for his incompetence. However, this responsibility is not big, and he can still accept it. Zhang Jun
I have already thought about it. When the time comes, I will take the initiative to admit my mistake and take the initiative to fine me a salary for one year as a punishment for myself. Lowering my attitude is the best choice at this time.
The dull sound of cicadas outside the door suddenly stopped, and the public room became extremely silent for an instant. At this moment, Zhang Jun heard footsteps. It was a burst of rapid and chaotic footsteps.
When he looked up at the door in astonishment, he happened to see the tall figure of the Imperial Censor, Prime Minister Fang Dunru, appearing at the door wearing a scarlet official robe, his face flushed with sweat and sunburned.
Zhang Jun stood up in shock and looked at Fang Dunru with squinted eyes. When he met Fang Dunru's eyes, Zhang Jun knew that something was in trouble.
Although they didn't speak, the two of them actually had a brief conversation the moment they made eye contact.
"What are you doing here?"
"I'm here to catch you. You can't escape my grasp today."
After entering the door, Fang Dunru stood in the public room with his hands behind his hands, and shouted in a deep voice with a stern face: "Xiang Zhang, please forgive me for coming without warning. Mr. Fang, please move on and go to the first floor of my Yushitai Yamen."
trip."
Zhang Jun stammered and blurted out: "What? I... won't go."
Fang Dunru said in a deep voice: "Master Zhang, please move away, so as not to seize him by force and lose face."
Zhang Jun's throat was dry, he swallowed hard and shouted: "Are you here to take me? Why do you take me? I want to see the emperor, I want to see Privy Yang."
Fang Dunru shouted in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhang, I came here just for the imperial edict. You have committed a crime, and the relevant evidence has been handed over to the emperor for review. The emperor has approved me to invite Mr. Zhang to go to Yushitai Yamen to explain. Mr. Zhang,
Don't be stubborn. You know, if there is no evidence and no permission from the emperor, I will not come here to invite you. As for Privy Yang Jun and Yang you mentioned, what did you do when you saw him? Privy Yang and Prime Minister Lu have already
I expressed my position in front of the emperor, firmly supporting the law, and agreeing to detain you for interrogation based on the existing evidence. Do you understand?"
Zhang Jun's whole body was cold. He was in a daze for a moment, and suddenly shouted: "What evidence do you have? Others' biting cannot be used as evidence. I am a high-ranking official of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the dignified Third Commander, you can't arrest me casually.
.Are there any rules or national laws?”
Fang Dunru chuckled and said: "Master Zhang, I know that you have always been cautious, and I, the Yushitai, will never arrest you without any physical evidence. To tell you the truth, Lin Bonian has become a tainted witness.
, he reported that you took advantage of your position to seek personal gain for yourself, falsely reported water transportation allocations, participated in the sharing of water transportation funds, and collected huge bribes from others."
"Spitting blood on others, spitting blood on others." Zhang Jun shouted.
"Really? There is an agreement that you and Lin Bonian made ten years ago. I wonder if you still remember it. Your name, Zhang Jun, was signed on that agreement." Fang Dunru sneered.
With just these words, Zhang Jun was like a thunderbolt, and his whole body became stiff. Sure enough, the matter that he had been worrying about, his only flaw, was exposed. The agreement was still there, and Lin Bonian did not do it from beginning to end.
After losing it, he took it out at this time and dragged himself into the water. At this moment, Zhang Jun secretly cursed himself for being a woman and for being too stupid. In fact, during Lin Bonian's imprisonment, Zhang Jun thought about it
Simply kill Lin Bonian in the cell. Then the only person who threatens him is gone, and he can sit back and relax. But he just can't bring himself to be so cruel, or he keeps taking chances.
But now, it's over.
Zhang Jun was furious, his vision went dark, and he fell limply to the ground.
